2008-2017 Volkswagen Golf 4 Door Lights -> Switching lights on and off User Manual
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WARNING  
Improper use of high beams can distract and blind others, causing accidents and serious  
injuries.  
The turn signal light works only when the ignition is switched on. The emergency flasher works  
even when the ignition is switched off In an emergency.  
The indicator light flashes twice as fast if a turn signal bulb is burned out.  
High beams can only be switched on when the low beams are on.  
Switching lights on and off  
Fig. 76 Headlight switch next to the steering wheel.  
Fig. 77 Headlight switch next to the steering wheel (with fog lights and automatic headlights).  
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS  
Adjust the light switch to the desired position fig. 76 or fig. 77:  
Symbol When the ignition is switched off  
When the ignition is switched on  
Fog lights and low beams switched off.  
Headlights off, daytime running lights (DRL)  
on.  
Adjust the light switch to the desired position fig. 76 or fig. 77:  
Symbol When the ignition is switched off When the ignition is switched on  
ꢁꢂꢃꢀ  
Orientation lighting may be switched on.  
Automatic headlights active; DRL on.  
Low beams switched on.  
Low beams switched off. The DRL may  
stay on. The length of time they stay on  
depends on the vehicle battery charge.  
Parking lights switched on.  
Parking lights switched on.  
Fog lights switched off. The DRL may  
stay on for some time.  
Headlights and fog lights switched on.  
Fog lights  
The indicator light in the headlight switch shows that the fog lights are switched on.  
To switch on the fog lights : first turn the light switch to position , then pull the light switch out  
to the detent.  
To switch off the fog lights, push the switch back in from the first detent. To then turn off the  
headlights, turn the switch to position .  
Acoustic warning when lights are not switched off  
In the following situation, a warning chime will sound if you take the key out of the ignition and open  
the driver door. This is to remind you that lights are still on.  
Light switch in position .  
WARNING  
Daytime running lights and parking lights are not bright enough to let you see ahead or be  
seen by others when it is dark.  
Always switch on the low-beam headlights at dusk or when it is dark and whenever the  
weather is bad or visibility is poor.  
Never use the daytime running lights to see where you are going. They are not bright  
enough and will not let you see far enough ahead for safety, especially at dusk or when it is  
dark. Always switch on the low-beam headlights at dusk or when it is dark.  
The taillights do not come on with the daytime running lights. Unless the taillights are on,  
a vehicle cannot be seen by others in bad weather, at dusk, or when it is dark.  
Even if automatic headlights (ꢁꢂꢃꢀ) are switched on, the low-beam headlights may still not  
come on by themselves in fog or heavy rain. You have to switch on the low-beam headlights  
manually.  
In cool or humid weather, the insides of the headlights, the rear lights, and turn signals can  
temporarily fog up. This is normal and does not affect the service life of the vehicle's lighting system.  
Applicable only in the United States  
Lights and vision features  
Please first read and note the introductory information and heed the WARNINGS  
Parking lights  
If the ignition is switched off and the vehicle is locked from the outside with the headlight switch in the  
position, the parking lights in both headlights come on together with both taillights.  
Daytime running lights (DRL)  
Separate lamps are installed in the headlights or in the front bumper for the daytime running lights  
(DRL).  
When the daytime running lights are switched on, only these separate lamps come on ⇒  
The daytime running lights are switched on whenever the ignition is switched on and the light switch is  
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in position or ꢁꢂꢃꢀ.  
If the light switch is in position ꢁꢂꢃꢀ, a low-light sensor switches the low beams as well as the  
instrument and switch lighting on and off automatically.  
Daytime running lights (DRL) parking feature  
Some models are equipped with a daytime running lights (DRL) parking feature that switches the  
daytime running lights off when the parking brake is engaged and the ignition is switched on.  
Function  
Action  
Switching the DRL off:  
– Switch the ignition on.  
– Turn the light switch to the position.  
– Set the parking brake.  
Switching the DRL back – Release the parking brake.  
on:  
Static cornering lights  
Your vehicle may have fog lights under the front bumper, which on some models are also static  
cornering lights. On some models the static cornering lights may be integrated in the headlights. At  
speeds below about 25 mph (40 km/h), the light on one side of the vehicle will come on automatically  
when you turn a corner. If you turn to the right, the right fog light comes on; turn left and the left fog  
light comes on. The light dims and goes out when the steering wheel is straightened out again.  
When you move the selector lever to Reverse (R), the static cornering lights on both sides of the  
vehicle may come on so that you can see the area around the vehicle better when backing up.  
The static cornering lights work only when the headlights are on. If you are using automatic headlights  
(headlight switch in the ꢁꢂꢃꢀ position fig. 77), they work only when the headlights have been  
automatically switched on. The static cornering lights do not come on when the headlight switch is in  
the position or when the fog lights themselves have been switched on Switching lights on and off.  
Automatic headlights (ꢁꢂꢃꢀ)  
Your vehicle may be equipped with automatic headlights (ꢁꢂꢃꢀ), which are a convenience feature only  
and cannot always recognize all lighting and driving situations.  
If the light switch is in the ꢁꢂꢃꢀ position, both vehicle lighting and instrument and switch lighting are  
automatically switched on and off in the following situations ⇒  
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